First name and chronology

Hugh

13 saints and blesseds bear the name Hugh, between 665 and 1918; the most famous is Saint Felix of Valois, celebrated on November 20th.

Chronology of the name Hugh

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 665-730 Saint Hugh I, Bishop of Rouen and Bayeux Grandson of Pepin of Herstal and nephew of Charles Martel, Hugh I was an influential prelate of the 8th century holding …
  2. 863-928 Blessed Hugh of Poitiers A monk and founder of the priory of Anzy-le-Duc in the 10th century, Hugh of Poitiers was a model of charity and monasti…
  3. 1024-1109 Saint Hugh of Cluny Born in Burgundy in 1024, Hugh became Abbot of Cluny at only twenty-five years old and led the order for sixty years. A …
  4. 1053-1132 Saint Hugh of Grenoble Bishop of Grenoble for fifty-two years, Hugh was a zealous reformer who fought against simony and corruption. He is famo…
  5. 1086-1151 Blessed Hugh of Mâcon A childhood friend of Saint Bernard and the first Cistercian raised to the episcopate, Hugh of Mâcon was the first abbot…
  6. 1099-1164 Blessed Hugh of Cambrai Chaplain to the Bishop of Cambrai, Hugh became the first disciple of Saint Norbert in Valenciennes. He accompanied him o…
  7. 1101-1200 Saint Felix of Valois A prince of the House of Valois, Felix renounced his titles to become a hermit and then a monk at Clairvaux. With Saint …
  8. 1101-1200 Blessed Hugh of Marchiennes Originally from Tournai, Hugh entered the Abbey of Saint-Martin despite the opposition of his family. After overcoming s…
  9. 1140-1200 Saint Hugh of Lincoln A Carthusian monk of Burgundian origin, Hugh became Bishop of Lincoln in 1186. Nicknamed the 'Hammer of Kings' for his f…
  10. 1173-1233 Hugh Canefri A religious of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem (Hospitallers), Hugh Canefri dedicated more than fifty years of his …
  11. 1201-1300 Blessed Hugh of Vaucelles Former Dean of Cambrai, Hugues de Villa retired to the monastery of Vaucelles in the 13th century to lead a life of humi…
  12. 1454-1517 Hugues des Hazards Hugues des Hazards (1454-1517) was the 75th Bishop of Toul. Known as the 'Good Father', this learned prelate and builder…
  13. 1858-1918 Ugo De Blasi An Italian priest of the Diocese of Lecce, Ugo De Blasi dedicated himself to the formation of the laity and Catholic Act…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Hugh's feast day?

The feast of Hugh is celebrated on November 20th, in memory of Saint Felix of Valois.

How many saints are named Hugh?

13 saints and blesseds bear the name Hugh, including Saint Felix of Valois, Saint Hugh, Saint Hugh, Saint Hugh and Hugh of Poitiers.

Who is the most famous saint named Hugh?

The most famous saint named Hugh is Saint Felix of Valois (12th century).